1、 Unit 3 The world of sciencePeriod 2 Understanding ideasActivity 1 Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed over time.01.Getting light1.Getting light2.Studying3.Comunication4.Cooking foodWhat are the reasons behind these changes?The reasons behind these changes are some in
2、ventions that make our lives more convenient.electricitycomputergaswifiRead the title and look at the pictures in the passage.Then predict what this passage is mainly about.Part 1:Q&A_Part 2:Q&A _Part 3:Q&A _the inventions of the pastthe inspiration for inventions the inventions of todayActivity 2 R
3、ead the passage and divide into three parts.1-23-45-61.Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.2.A lot of todays great inventions are tech-based.3.Today,most inventors prefer working by themselves.4.The desire to solve problems inspires invention.5.A time machine will definite
4、ly be invented in the future.Activity 3 Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhursts opinions.inventions of the pastinspiration for inventionsinventions of todayAncient China1._The West-2._recognising 7._8._virtual realitywearable tech3._replacement 4._ made by 3D printers5._ using GPS,computing
5、 technology and 6._gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compassthe steam engine,the telephone and the radio the flexible battery hearts and bone partsan intelligent walking housesolar technologya problem that needs a solutionan incredible desire to think and create Activity 4 Complete the mind map
6、.1.What kind of book is the most probably the book The New Age of Invention?A.A travel guide.B.A science fiction.C.A autobiography.D.A popular science book.Activity 5 Answer the following questions.2.How does Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology?A.By giving examples.B.By making comparisons.C.By giving definition.D.By time order.What else inspires people to invent things?Finish exercise book 自主自主part1.
